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Utility Easements Explained
July 21, 2023 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation Share
Eminent domain and condemnation cases do not always involve the taking of property in fee simple, which means all of the ownership rights to a piece of property. Sometimes government or utility...
Read MoreNavigating Central I-35 Condemnation Proceedings
April 3, 2023 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation Share
With construction of the Central Austin I-35 expansion project expected to begin in less than two years, TxDOT will soon begin approaching impacted landowners to begin the land survey and appraisal...
Read MoreHouston’s North I-45 Takings Process Slated to Resume
March 27, 2023 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation Share
After a two-year hiatus due to a federal civil rights investigation, the $9.7 billion I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) will proceed as one of the largest highway expansions in...
Read MoreDetermining Fair Value in the Central I-35 Taking Process
February 28, 2023 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation, Industry News Share
Owners can be awarded compensation for the negative impacts that the taking has on their remaining property, including loss of functionality. However, that impact often is not addressed...
Read MoreFirm's Client, LoneStar Airport Holdings, Awarded $90 Million in Damages in Eminent Domain Case
February 21, 2023 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation, Industry News Share
On February 6 the ongoing eminent domain dispute surrounding the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reached a turning point when the City of Austin was ordered to pay $90...
Read MoreCentral Austin I-35 Expansion Plans Near Completion
January 17, 2023 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation, FAQ / Useful Links, Industry News Share
Known as “Modified-Build Alternative 3,” the new preferred plan would impact 42 fewer acres than the alternative alignment but would still require the demolition of 107 homes and businesses along...
Read MoreTexas Central Railroad Gains Power to Condemn Private Property for Bullet Train
June 30, 2022 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation Share
The Texas Supreme Court handed down a 5-3 opinion on Friday in which the Court ruled that the Texas Central Railroad & Infrastructure Inc. does have the power to condemn private property for the...
Read MoreFinal Investment Decision Made for Matterhorn Express Pipeline
June 10, 2022 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation Share
Last week, WhiteWater announced they have reached a final investment decision, along with EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC), Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN), and MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX), to...
Read MorePower to Condemn for Refined Oil Products Defined in Hlavinka V. HSC Pipeline Partnership
March 11, 2022 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation, Industry News Share
We have filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association where we argue that the statute the pipeline company relies upon in support of its purported power to...
Read MoreHigh-Speed Rail Land Acquisition Assurance Act Introduced in January 2022
January 21, 2022 Posted in Eminent Domain / Condemnation Share
On January 10, 2022, The High-Speed Rail Land Acquisition Assurance Act was introduced by Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-6) and Ranking Member, Kevin Brady (TX-8). The bill was introduced to protect the...
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